Supervising Immigration Attorney- Baltimore, MD

Supervising Immigration Attorney- Full-Time

Location: Baltimore, MD, 21224

Annual Salary Range (based on experience): $75K

Experience you will need:

• Must be admitted to practice law and willing to sit for the Maryland bar exam (if necessary). Maryland-licensed attorneys strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (written and spoken). French is a plus.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience with immigration law, including significant experience with DACA initial and renewal applications before USCIS, TPS, and removal defense work before the immigration court.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing legal services to immigrant and/or working-class communities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong commitment to CASA’s mission of building power in working-class and immigrant communities.
• Experience supervising staff and/or interns in a variety of legal cases.
• Knowledge of legal ethics rules.
• Quick learner, able to prioritize tasks in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license, as some travel will be required.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee and provide legal representation in immigration cases, including both affirmative applications and representation of clients in removal proceedings, as well as potential appellate work in front of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal Circuit Courts.
• Support CASA's immigration team through regular engagement, case assistance, and mentorship.
• Support our Immigrant Integration Program through oversight of their citizenship application work and participation in regular citizenship clinics.
• Serve as the legal lead for community workshops and clinics organized by the Legal Department and/or other departments.
• Provide referrals, brief legal services, and direct representation in individual and collective cases.
• Provide direct supervision to CASA staff attorneys and other legal staff.
• Support the legal needs of CASA’s Community Organizing department.
• Co-counsel with other legal services providers or pro-bono counsel to pursue impact litigation.
• Engage in education and outreach through 'Know Your Rights' presentations, workshops, and clinics.
• Engage in advocacy and community organizing efforts and campaigns for improved laws affecting members of the working-class immigrant community.
• Recruit and maintain relationships with volunteers and other key partners to support CASA’s legal work.
• On-going data entry, data verification, and internal activity reports.
• Contribute creative ideas and engage meaningfully in discussions about ways to improve the Legal Department and CASA as an organization.

Top Reasons to work with our client:

• Employment Program: Connect employers with workers!
• Workforce Development: Provides vocational training and creates partnerships with public and private companies and institutions!
• Small Business Development: Assists current and new entrepreneurs with start-up opportunities for their small businesses!
• Membership Program: Issuing Membership ID and ensuring that new and renewed members understand our history, mission, and vision!
• Internship Program: Offers hands-on and online training for in-school or out-of-school young adults!